Parent Information
Being A Swim Parent
The most important thing you can do as the parent of a swimmer is to love and support your child, both in and out of the pool. This support is a key factor in fostering enjoyment and learning as well as contributing to the child's individual success in the pool. Below are some articles that inform parents on how better to help swimmers become the best they can be.
- 10 Commandments for Swimming Parents - MUST READ!
- Parent Conduct - Conduct expected of parents at practice and swim meets.
- Swimming 101 - Basic competitive swimming information.
- Benefits of Swimming - List of some of the benefits of competitive swimming.
- Levels of Swimming - Description of the different levels of involvement.
- Swim Meet Basics - In-depth swim meet guidelines.
- Technical Stroke Rules - A short description of the technical rules of swimming.
- Equipment - List of common equipment used by swimmers.
- Nutrition Center - Articles that offer nutritional tips for swimmers.
- The Young Athlete's Body - Article about physical development.
- Mental Training - Articles about the mental aspects of athletic competition.
- Swimming Terminology - Common terms you will hear at practice or swim meets.
- Swimmer's Ear - Explanation and prevention of a common ailment.
"Your child's success or lack of success in sports does not indicate what kind of parent you are...But having an athlete coachable, respectful, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient and who tries their best is a direct reflection of your parenting."
Chris Plumb
Head Coach/CEO Carmel Swim Club
